• The Strategic Church
    42 mins
  • The Power of Prayer
    37 mins
  • The Center of Everything
    May 31 2026
    The sermon draws a powerful parallel between the early church at Antioch and the present-day mission of Westside Baptist Church, emphasizing that lasting spiritual growth and faithful expansion are rooted in unwavering commitment to the Word of God. As scattered believers preached the gospel in diverse contexts—without formal training or institutional approval—their obedience to Christ's command led to genuine revival, marked by conversions, unity, and the first use of the term 'Christians' to describe God's people. The church's strength came not from programs or strategies, but from the centrality of Scripture, the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit, and the faithful obedience of ordinary believers who shared the gospel boldly and lived it out in community. The preacher warns against substituting numerical growth, cultural relevance, or emotional comfort for the transformative power of Scripture, urging the congregation to prioritize Word-centered worship, disciplined discipleship, and courageous evangelism as the only foundation for enduring faithfulness. Ultimately, the church's future—whether in numbers, maturity, or generational impact—depends not on human effort, but on daily submission to the living Word that creates, sustains, and transforms the people of God.
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    39 mins
  • Cleaning Up for Dinner
    45 mins
  • Extraordinary Healing for Ordinary Humans
    36 mins
  • The Lord Is Here
    May 10 2026
    43 mins
  • Poured Out, Not Wasted
    48 mins
  • Doughnut Theology
    38 mins